Californians reduced their water use at home by a meager 1.8% statewide in July compared to last year, even after Gov. Gavin Newsom urged residents to conserve 15% and drought continues to spread across the state. Officials today warned water providers south of the Delta who rely on state water allocations — already slashed to 5% this year — […]
In the first test of their willingness to cut back on water use during the drought, Californians reduced residential consumption by just 1.8% in July compared to a year earlier — well short of what Gov. Gavin Newsom has been seeking. The statistics released Tuesday by the State Water Resources Control Board suggest Californians haven’t […]
Two major California water agencies have settled a lawsuit that once threatened to derail a multi-state agreement to protect a river that serves millions of people in the U.S. West amid gripping drought. The Imperial Irrigation District, the largest single recipient of Colorado River water, sued the Metropolitan Water District twice in the past two […]
The San Diego County Water Authority has issued a request for proposals seeking a full-service private partner capable of developing the 500-MW San Vicente pumped energy storage project, planned jointly by the Water Authority and the City of San Diego. The partner agencies aim to maximize the value of the existing San Vicente Reservoir for on-demand energy […]
With the House of Representatives back in session, we are pleased that one of the first items on its agenda will be consideration of the bipartisan infrastructure bill approved by the Senate last month. We hope our congressional representatives used their summer break to experience firsthand the desperate situation all Californians face. Wildfires threaten communities, homes and […]
As Arizona’s population continues to swell by record numbers, cities and towns housing the transplants are looking for ways to increase their water supply. That search has pitted the growing Town of Queen Creek against counties along the Colorado River. Cibola, Arizona in La Paz County sits near the border with California directly on the […]
As California’s Drought Deepens, Water Use Drops Only 1.8%
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /CalMattersby Rachel BeckerCalifornians reduced their water use at home by a meager 1.8% statewide in July compared to last year, even after Gov. Gavin Newsom urged residents to conserve 15% and drought continues to spread across the state. Officials today warned water providers south of the Delta who rely on state water allocations — already slashed to 5% this year — […]
Newsom Asked Californians to Conserve Water in the Drought. It’s Been a Slow Start
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Sacramento Beeby Dale KaslerIn the first test of their willingness to cut back on water use during the drought, Californians reduced residential consumption by just 1.8% in July compared to a year earlier — well short of what Gov. Gavin Newsom has been seeking. The statistics released Tuesday by the State Water Resources Control Board suggest Californians haven’t […]
California Water Agencies Resolve Colorado River Dispute
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /AP Newsby Felicia FonsecaTwo major California water agencies have settled a lawsuit that once threatened to derail a multi-state agreement to protect a river that serves millions of people in the U.S. West amid gripping drought. The Imperial Irrigation District, the largest single recipient of Colorado River water, sued the Metropolitan Water District twice in the past two […]
Agencies Seek Private Partner to Develop 500-MW San Vicente Energy Storage Project
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Hydro Reviewby Elizabeth Ingram Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthorityThe San Diego County Water Authority has issued a request for proposals seeking a full-service private partner capable of developing the 500-MW San Vicente pumped energy storage project, planned jointly by the Water Authority and the City of San Diego. The partner agencies aim to maximize the value of the existing San Vicente Reservoir for on-demand energy […]
Opinion: Why California’s Congressional Delegation Must Lead on Infrastructure Bill
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /CalMattersby Dan Errotabere and John MonroeWith the House of Representatives back in session, we are pleased that one of the first items on its agenda will be consideration of the bipartisan infrastructure bill approved by the Senate last month. We hope our congressional representatives used their summer break to experience firsthand the desperate situation all Californians face. Wildfires threaten communities, homes and […]
Water Wars: Arizona Counties, Towns Battle Over Colorado River Water Rights
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /ABC 15by Courtney HolmesAs Arizona’s population continues to swell by record numbers, cities and towns housing the transplants are looking for ways to increase their water supply. That search has pitted the growing Town of Queen Creek against counties along the Colorado River. Cibola, Arizona in La Paz County sits near the border with California directly on the […]